lakiさんの英語(2011.9~2012.12)

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hamstring:1)the tendons that bound the ham of the knee. 2)disable by cutting the hamstrings;cripple. 3)render powerless or useless; thwart.

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ex)Their efforts were hamstrung by stubborn pride.

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name a new cabinet：新内閣を指名する(name＝～に名前をつける；命名する、～を指名・任命する、（日時などを）指定する、名前を挙げる、～を告発する）

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name:give a name, accuse, call by an epithet, specify, mention by name, designate for some duty or office

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insecure：不安な、精神的に不安定な、心細い、臆病な

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insecure:1)subject to fears,doubts,etc. not self-confident. 2)not certain; uneasy; anxious. 3)not secure, exposed to risk, loss or danger

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4)not firmly placed or fastened. ex)He was insecure about the examination. An insecure stock portfolio.

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expound：詳しく説明する、解説する(set forth or state in detail; explain; interpret. make a detailed statement

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ex)The article expounds the virtues of a healthy diet. He expounded on his theory. ※他動詞として使うか"on"を伴うか

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reach: 1)to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc. 2)to come to or arrive at in some course of progress, action, etc.

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(目的地に）至る、到着する、(郵便物が)（～に）届く、配達される ※及ぶ、影響範囲、到達範囲のイメージも

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arrive: 1)come to a certain point in the course of travel; reach one's destination. 2)make an appearance. (着く、到着する、届く)

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ex)The boat reached the shore. Your letter never reached me. He finally arrived in Rome.

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food security: 食の安全；食糧安全保障(the availability of food and one's access to it)→food insecurity：食に対する不安、食糧不足

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in the bag:sure;certain,assured of a successful conclusion.drunk ((成功が)確実で、保証されて) ex)have the game in the bag.her nomination was in the bag.

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flourish:1)act of brandishing.2)ostentatious display.3)decoration in writing.4)a trumpet call or fanfare.5)condition or period of thriving.

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flourish: 1)be in vigorous state; thrive. 2)be in one's own prime. 3)be successful; prosper. 4)grow luxuriantly. 5)make dramatic gestures.

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花開く、繁茂する、繁盛・繁栄する、活躍する・頭角を現す、派手な身振り、見せびらかし、飾り書き、(音楽で)装飾楽句、ファンファーレ、(武器などを)振り回す(こと）

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daunting：おじけづかせる、ひるませる、圧倒されるような、手ごわい(tending to overwhelm; intimidating)

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EX)Few things are more daunting than having to speak in front of a large crowd. Shakespeare's plays can be daunting for a young reader.

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I've been slow to introduce changes in procedure.He introduced several issues during the meeting.New evidence was introduced at the trial.

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introduce: 1)acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally. 2)bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something.

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3)begin; lead into. 4)put or place into something for the first time. 5)bring in or establish, as something foreign or alien.

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introduce→引き合わせ、案内、アイデアの取り入れ、新製品の発表、複数の人を互いに知り合いにする

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nationalの名詞＝a citizen or subject of a particular nation who is entitled to its protection. ニュース記事で見かける"US national"ってのは「米国民」のこと。